Marine Engineering Systems Technologist - Alcatraz Cruises

Hornblower Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group in San Francisco seeks a Maintenance Technician to oversee electrical propulsion and energy storage systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, safety management, and training staff to ensure reliable vessel operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and relevant certifications. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and contribute to safe maritime operations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of specialized industry experience or equivalent.
• Functional understanding of electricity and safe practices.
• HAZWOPER, Forklift, and CPR & First Aid Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical propulsion systems.
• Leading repairs and ensuring safe vessel operations.
• Reporting project status and issues to management.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Safety management

Team management

Cloud computing literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in EE, ME, MET, FET

Tools

CMMS software

Oscilloscope

Soldering iron

Job description

Position Summary

Maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of next generation electrical propulsion and energy storage systems. Provide ground level support and training to engineering and mechanic staff to ensure vessel operations are safe and stable. Responsibilities include commissioning, testing, and developing PMs to ensure that ESS and power generation systems are always maintained and operational. Developing regular inspections and reporting to upper management. Leading repairs when necessary, including ESS module replacement, install and maintenance of high‑powered DC fast chargers, fuel cell repair and operation, and advanced maintenance inside the hybrid control systems inverter rack.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project management
• Team management
• Safety management
• Reporting accurately and completely on projects and problems
• Mentoring crewmembers on knowledge and workmanship and ensuring issues get resolved quickly and smoothly
• Troubleshooting, Servicing and Maintaining:
  • Lithium ESS at the array, pack, module, and cell level
  • DC Fast Charging System including cables and cooling
  • PLC systems including OPTO, CANBUS, MODBUS
  • Inverters, rectifiers, buck‑boost converters and IGBTs
  • All operations‑critical vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Maintaining an accurate and comprehensive electronic record of all work
• General building maintenance & repair tasks
• Competent electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Predicting and meeting all department engineering needs including internal / external audits and contractual requirements
• Interpreting test data, reporting summarized results or issues to management
• Ensuring all engineering operations protect the visitors, cultural and historic resources, and the park
• Learning new skills and information as needed to problem solve. Seeks guidance or assistance when necessary
• Maintaining tools & workspace in a clean and operational state. Performing maintenance on tools when applicable
• Mastery of power generation and propulsion systems onboard vessels and at the Island
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules
• Maintenance of department inventories, including tools, parts, and equipment
• Supporting SEAT operations as necessary to deliver a safe and reliable guest experience
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in EE, ME, MET, FET, or related field.
• 4 years of specialized industry experience may be substituted at management’s discretion.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
• Forklift Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Advanced circuitry including use of Oscilloscope, soldering iron and other low level hardware repairs.
• Cloud computing literacy, with competence using all MS products, including Forms, Flow, Excel, and Adobe.
• Working knowledge of CMMS software is strongly preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

EEO Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.